Monthly Archives: May 2017

Yep, this is for that special dad/husband/boyfriend/friend with a bit of a sentimental side. That’s me, just ask my wife and she’ll roll her eyes at all the “junk” I keep. I swear that old credit card was the first one I used on our first date, why would I ever get rid of it?!

This can be the difference from a bad day staying bad to getting better after a quick look at the picture and message. Thanks to the folks at PicturesOnGold.com you now have the chance to win one for yourself!

The winner will receive the Photo Dog Tag Pendant shown above, along with a permanently engraved photo that can be in color or black & white, and a personalized message on the reverse side. The item is valued at $60, but for you, it can be free!

Don’t worry, I won’t tell you won it so you can say you had to pull all kinds of strings to get it. 😉

To enter for your chance to win, simply follow the required steps below and you’re good to go!

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Need a great gift idea for Father’s Day this year? How about something you can give as a gift but is great for the entire family? No, it’s not something that will capture his heart like a family trip to Disney World, but it’s sure to capture something.

DynaTrap’s line of Insect Traps offers the perfect insect trap (i.e. fly and mosquito killers) to actually let you enjoy your backyard. This makes it the perfect gift for the man needing to reclaim his backyard for him and his family to enjoy.

Without the need for propane, expensive attractants, pesticides, or odors of any kind, DynaTrap can protect up to 1 acre making sure your yard is free of pests. It’s super quiet, easy to setup, and very durable with all-weather construction.

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It’s so quiet and safe, it’s even good for indoor use. If you have kids, I’m sure the door gets opened and closed left open enough to allow all sorts of bugs and critters to find their way inside. While DynaTrap may not get rid of the critters (or cat we want kept outside!), at least you will have one less problem to worry about.

Thanks to DynaTrap, they’re offering one reader the chance to win their own DT2000XL model for a Father’s Day giveaway. Let him pick out his own tie this year and get (maybe win) the DynaTrap for Father’s Day this year.

Just follow the steps below to enter for your chance to win. The giveaway will end on Father’s Day, June 18th and a winner will be announced soon after.

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Disclosure: This post was sponsored by the DIYZ app®. All opinions of apps and companies that help me complete DIY projects are my own. #DIYZ #GetWise

Do you enjoy taking on DIY projects around the home, or does the thought make you cringe? I’m somewhere in between. I’ll get excited at the thought of tackling a project, but when it comes time to get the ball rolling, I’m never confident about what all I need. Even if that project is getting the ball to roll! Luckily, I was introduced to the DIYZ app that features an extensive library of DIY projects that users of all skill levels can take on with confidence.

I’ll admit, Going Mom is handier with projects around the home than I am, but scrolling through the plethora of DIY projects on the DIYZ app had me ready to prove myself as a handyman. The app provides step-by-step guides with segmented how-to videos, a list of recommended tools and materials needed and even the option to speak with a Pro Advisor via video chat or over the phone. Oh, and it’s free to download for iPhone in the Apple App Store and Google Play for Android. For a limited time, even the video-chat is FREE!

I already found a number of projects saved that I wanted to start right away, but there was one looming repair beckoning for my upmost attention. And that, of course, was the toilet flush valve.

For months, our toilet would constantly run throughout the day as it never completely filled to the level inside the tank. The noise was subtle at first, but, it eventually progressed to the equivalent of fingernails slowly running down a chalkboard. Avery refused to use it since it screeched out in protest when she lifted the lid. We told her he was just a grumpy potty feeling down in the dumps and it was our “duty” to fix him. She’s still too young to laugh at my dad jokes and just looked at me like I was full of crap. Kind of how I felt about this guy….

As annoying as it was, not to mention a waste of water, I just never took the time to figure out where to begin with fixing the thing. No worries, the DIYZ app clearly lists the recommended tools and supplies needed to complete this project and I could purchase everything right on the app via Amazon.

My wife and I try to teach Avery to face her fears, and judging by her willingness to help daddy fix the “flapper” in the potty, I’d say we’re doing a good job.

With easy to follow instructions on the app, my little plumber and I went about replacing the noisy toilet flush valve with a brand new one. It’s a tight squeeze to turn off the water supply line if you’re a grown adult, but it was a non-issue for Avery.

Her willingness to turn off the water supply and hold the lines inside the tank honestly helped me with our daddy-daughter project. It’s great that she wasn’t afraid to get her hands dirty, but whether she actually liked it or not is a different story.

Despite the “helping” hands of a squirmy toddler the project was complete in the same amount of time as an episode of Doc McStuffins. Following the segmented videos with step-by-step instructions helped me focus on one thing at a time and not try to remember everything at once. With the confidence to complete our DIY potty repair made for a fun way to bond with my little girl and actually get something done at the same time.

My only regret is not downloading the DIYZ app sooner. There are so many projects I had issues completing in the past and ended up calling in a professional every time. But, the DIYZ app has the option to video video-chat with a licensed professional via the Pro Advisor feature. Advisors are available from 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM ET Monday through Friday. On weekends, DIYZ advisors will be available to help tackle projects from 8:00 AM to 1:00 AM ET. The best part? This feature is free for a limited time! FREE!

I’m thankful to be part of the #DIYZGuys team full of dads taking over the home with help from the DIYZ app. Make sure to follow DIYZ on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram for helpful tips and ideas for DIY projects and repairs in and around your home.

May is National Home Improvement Month which is a perfect time to find something fun to create or fix as a family. Search the app to find a home improvement project (or five) you want to start and get to it!